Do any of my drugs interact with Grapefruit?
What interactions does grapefruit have with my drugs?
Question posted by Zubia4155 on 13 April 2022
Last updated on 14 April 2022 by masso
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What should I avoid while taking rosuvastatin?
Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or rosuvastatin will not be as effective.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and may increase your risk of liver damage.
Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb rosuvastatin. Avoid taking an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours after taking rosuvastatin.
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/rosuvastatin.html
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with rosuvastatin:
Moderate
Alcohol (Ethanol) rosuvastatin
Moderate Drug Interaction
Rosuvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of ethanol may increase that risk. You should limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/rosuvastatin.html
Grapefruit is not listed as a potential interaction with your cholesterol medication (rosuvastatin).
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